By-elections Held in Karachi’s Provincial Capital with Low Turnout and Allegations of Rigging
- The by-elections for 10 vacant local government seats took place on Thursday in the provincial capital, Karachi.
- These elections saw a low turnout and opposition parties accusing the ruling party of rigging.
- Polling continued from 8am until 5pm across six districts, largely conducted peacefully with some incidents reported.
- A total of 68 candidates contested for various positions including UC-9 Malir Town’s chairman, UC-7 Ibrahim Hyderi Town’s general member ward, and others.
*”Jamaat-i-Islami rejects ‘fake’ results” - The Jamaat-i-Islami criticized the election results and threatened agitation and legal action against perceived electoral irregularities.
1. Karachi: By-elections for 10 vacant local government seats held amid allegations of rigging.
2. Low turnout reported in provincial capital with peaceful polling conducted across six districts.
3. Candidates contested various positions, including UC-9 Malir Town's chairman and UC-7 Ibrahim Hyderi Town's general member ward.
4. Jamaat-i-Islami rejects election results claiming 'fake' allegations against ruling party.
